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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory · 12 hours ago

Program Assistant

Leonard, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Program Assistant for their Echo Grove Camp Center. The role involves assisting in various camp programs, providing support to visitors and staff, and serving as a resource in the absence of the Program Director.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director, as needed, in the scheduling and preparation of staffing and programming each camp

Supervise and provide leadership to the summer ministry team in all areas of camp programs

Maintain a positive spiritual climate for the summer ministry team through weekly meetings with everyone – How are you? Are you OK? Provide documentation

Assist in enforcing policy and procedures as put in place by the Echo Grove Administration

Assist in hosting Echo Grove’s summer guest groups during the month of August

Assist in teaching or leading an activity

Must be able to train staff to:

+ Observe camper and staff behavior and assess its appropriateness

+ Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures

+ Apply appropriate behavior-management techniques

Identify and respond to hazards

+ Work with different age and skill levels

+ Plan and conduct activities / drills

+ Physical ability to assist campers and staff in emergency (fire, severe weather, evacuation, illness, or injury)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Summer camp experienceSupervising staffMicrosoft Office 365TEAMSSharePointBasic computer skillsStrengthEnduranceRelating to peersGuidance acceptanceWorking with childrenChristian principlesSafe From Harm training